New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-17

sister municipalities in expressing the wish than
the "onlyr Kelly may meet her best expectations
and prove great comfort to her =. S. Sic itur
ad astra.
| While we are talking about erecting several
new municipal buildings, it is desirable to impress
upon those likely to be entrusted with the exc
cution Of tho project that there is no reason why
it should cost the State n single dollar more to
put up building than it costs an individual.
The nomination OF Captain A. W. Greedy as
Chief Signal Officer with the rank of Brigadier-
General IS n wel-descrycd recognition OF patriotic
and scientific services. Arctic exploration has
mob been looked upon with much favor at Wash
ington since the wreck Of the .Icannettc and the
hcarrcndng scenes Mt Starvation Camp. Cape
Sabine: but this officers achievements and sacri-
fees rest on a different basis from the ordinary
clnims Of polar Adventures. lie went to Lady
Franklin Bay on scientific crrand under in
structions from the United States Government.
In circumstances Of unparalleled difficulty and
peril he performed his duty to his Government
and 10 the men under his charge with u spirit
Of loyal devotion and inlcNibc courage that has
rarely been paralclcd. Captain Grccly's scientific
attachments and familiarity with the routine OF the
Office fully Justify his promotion to this important
place. The President deserve, credit for making
so admirable n nomination. General Grccly will
have the hearty congratulations OF all Americans
sympathizIng with him in the terrible misfortunes
with which his arctic service was finally beset.
Mr. Perry Belmont Is fishing In deep water with
no prospect Of making retaliation catch at this
session.
Prince bismarck In his present political canvass
has enlisted the aid OF the Emperor. the Pope.
ba eli he
fails 10 whccdlc fntmidatc the const itucncics.
and dissolvcs the Rcchstag "a second time. where
will he find new allics'
Those persons who always advocating vastly
enlarged powers for the Mayor OF this city should
study the condition Of Brooklyn ms il has come to
be during the few short months that have elapsed
since It's Republican Mayor surrendered
his nutocratic authority to Boss NC.
Iaughlns representative. No system can insure
good government without good men in Office. And
so long the people make mistakes in the
selection OF officials. the more power they give
their servants, the greater risk they run. Mayor
Low used his power wisely and well. but the same
power Is now proving disastrous to Broolllyn's
interests.
II is evident thnt the creature Gould. who runs
an uptown dive has OF that power which
he and his kind call "pull' with Recorder
Smyth. lie will have to stand his trial, or stay
away from Ncw-York.
The proposed amendment to the Constitution |
providing for the election Of United States Sen |
ators by O direct vote Of the people is neither |
wise nor wanted. There is nothing the matter |
with our present system II has always given |
the people tho ablcst. most conservative clean
handed and efficient upper chamber in all the |
Wl,.t hal
asked?
II looks as II Senator Camdcns political goose
were cooked.
1t has been decided by the courts that there
is no libel and no just claim for damages in
calling man crank This takes from the
M,,gw1imps "a large prospective source OF revenue.
The appointment OF +. Prcniss Bailey, the
Editor Of The Utica Observer 10 the post
OF Utica is hailed with feelings OF
livelcst sat sfaction by his newspaper brethren
the State Ills career Is n guar
anteo that he will make n good and faithful
public servant. Indeed, they say In the Mohawk
Valley that no determined il Mr. Bailey that his
ad mi nistraton OF the Office shall be n glttering
success that he has concluded to reduce the
price OF domestic letter stamps TO ono cent, with
special rates for clubs. III tins report proves
IN be corrcct-nnd IL had not been confirmed mt
will doubtless receive generous
sbaro Of the postal patronage of the people OF
IItica without regard to their views touching
,o,itics. religion or the significance Of Robert
l,,owning's poetry. At present they are charged
Iwo cents for ordinary stamp that doesn't
pretend to DO hand-painted. Whether or not
Mr. Bailey is contenbcd with the cmolumcnts of
,be Office Is not stated. In case he should not be,
hv consulting "The Observer he will discover
bow he can add to them. At the head of the
local page Of that cnterprising paUer stands the
following guide to wealth.
Postmasers acting agents for the circulation OF The
O5errer may retain 10 per cent ON all subscriptions TO
Tie daily and weekly and 10 cent u strictly
subscriptions to the weekly.
This is generous offer, but IL Postmaster
I,ailey will accept piece OF disntercsted advice
be will decline it. Dir. Cleveland, you know
micbt regard the agency rs snaclSng of pcrnicous
activity and consign the agent to the headsman.
No Administration has ever ended as II began
That is. in the personnel of its officers But this
Administration began badly. and thc chances are
a million TO ono that it will sustain its record
70 The final hour.
The w. G. L. U. Is looking into the sale OF rum
upon tho Congo and petltioning the governments
Interested to inquire into tho matter. That
Asus hardly necessary The fact that rum